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Students and faculty weigh in on navigating the stress of boarding school

Students and faculty weigh in on navigating the stress of boarding school

By Jeannie Lee ’26, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Burnout is an issue many students face at The Hill School. With mounting academic pressure, extracurricular activities, and the emotional strain of being away from home, burnout is not uncommon. Yet, the...

AI creates new threats to social media use

AI creates new threats to social media use

By Frank Xu ’28, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

In the hallways of Hill, it’s almost impossible not to hear someone talk about ChatGPT, TikTok edits, Instagram, or the latest viral trend sparked by a mysterious algorithm. Artificial intelligence and...

The expansion of migrant facilities in Guantanamo Bay can be seen within the highlighted areas. Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced plans to use the controversial naval base to hold and deport 30,000 migrants.

Guantanamo Bay detention camp expansions raise alarms over executive authority

By Ryan Qiu ’26, Features Editor May 9, 2025

Early this year, the U.S. government expanded the use of the Guantánamo Bay detention camp to house undocumented immigrants identified as national security risks. The move, framed by the Trump administration...

Recent studies show how sleep affects academic performance

Recent studies show how sleep affects academic performance

By Sahith Mangu ’28, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

Many know what it is like to be drowsy during the day — unable to focus during class. This is due to sleep deprivation, which occurs when an individual fails to get enough sleep during the night. Many...

Campus divides over military support for Ukraine

Campus divides over military support for Ukraine

By Connor McGrath ’28, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

The U.S. debate over aid to Ukraine has shifted from a moral argument to a negotiation over long-term strategic gains, revealing the complex intersection of values, geopolitics, and practical military...

Yancy Sun '26 and Abhi Siripurapu '25 playing basketball with younger members of the Pottstown community during community service.

Athletics swaps cleats for kindness with Hill VIPS

By Max Yang ’27, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

In a noticeable effort to elevate volunteerism at Hill, a groundbreaking three-term community service co-curricular was recently unveiled. The novel program is known as Hill VIPS and spearheaded by Cathy...

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